Scholarship & Financial Aid

Up to 20% off the cost of tuition based on program and modality. This award is exclusive to the cost of tuition and does not cover any other fees to costs related the degree program or UBIS.

Awards are reserved for new students enrolling into a program of study for the first time.

Students are only eligible for a single award. They may not combine awards. A student may not receive a merit-based and an institutional opportunity award simultaneously. Students, including partnership students, may not combine an award with any other tuition discounts or rates they may be eligible for.

Qualifying requirements:

• Initial Qualifying:
  • Candidates must submit their application and application fee.
  • Candidates must complete an admissions interview and clear requirements for admission.
  • Candidates must have at minimum of a 3.6 cumulative GPA:
    • Graduate level candidates: Must be demonstrated on their previous program of student from the institution where the degree was conferred.
    • Undergraduate level candidates: Must be demonstrated on either:
      • High school or equivalent transcript.
      • College or university transcript:
        • Transferring students must have a minimum of 24 credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or better.
      • Candidates must start their academic program by the next eligible start term.
        • Exceptions may be granted to candidates that require more time to complete the admissions requirements.
      • Continuous Qualification Eligibility:
        • Candidates must:
          • Maintain fulltime programmatic enrollment as outlined:
            • Bachelor’s – Minimum of four courses per semester/Two courses per term.
            • Master’s – Minimum of two courses per semester
            • Doctorate – Minimum of two courses per semester during core program and one course per semester during dissertation portion.
            • Failure to maintain fulltime programmatic enrollment as outlined results in a forfeiture of the scholarship award for that semester.
          • Maintain good financial and academic standing.
            • Students dropped or dismissed for attendance, poor academic performance or overdue payments may lose their scholarship eligibility.
          • Maintain a 3.6 GPA or better throughout their academic program.
        • Candidates must acknowledge that they understand and accept the criteria under which they are receiving the scholarship award. Failure to comply with and initial or continuous qualifying criteria may result in forfeiture of award.

Up to 10% off the cost of tuition based on program and modality. This award is exclusive to the cost of tuition and does not cover any other fees to costs related the degree program or UBIS.

Awards are reserved for new students enrolling into a program of study for the first time.

Students are only eligible for a single award. They may not combine awards. A student may not receive a merit-based and an institutional opportunity award simultaneously. Students, including partnership students, may not combine an award with any other tuition discounts or rates they may be eligible for.

Qualifying requirements:

• Initial Qualifying:
  • Candidates must submit their application and application fee.
  • Candidates must complete an admissions interview and clear requirements for admission.
  • Candidates must submit a motivational essay that illustrates why they are pursuing their educational goals, how their educational journey will impact their lives and their community, and how the award will impact their opportunity.
  • Candidates must start their academic program by the next eligible start term.
    • Exceptions may be granted to candidates that require more time to complete the admissions requirements.
  • Continuous Qualification Eligibility:
    • Candidates must:
      • Maintain fulltime programmatic enrollment as outlined:
        • Bachelor’s – Minimum of four courses per semester/Two courses per term.
        • Master’s – Minimum of two courses per semester
        • Doctorate – Minimum of two courses per semester during core program and one course per semester during dissertation portion.
        • Failure to maintain fulltime programmatic enrollment as outlined results in a forfeiture of the scholarship award for that semester.
      • Maintain good academic standing.
        • Students dropped or dismissed for attendance, poor academic performance or overdue payments may lose their scholarship eligibility.